Serving 68 students in grades 6-12, Islands Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
56%
31%
White
27%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Islands Academy?
The graduation rate of Islands Academy is 50%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Islands Academy?
68 students attend Islands Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Islands Academy students are Black, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Islands Academy?
Islands Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Islands Academy offer ?
Islands Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Islands Academy part of?
Islands Academy is part of Beaufort 01 School District.
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